Lombok Island is one of the areas with the largest Muslim population in Indonesia, even has the nickname of the island of a thousand mosques because it is surrounded by almost 9 thousand mosques. One of them is the Islamic Center in Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).

Islamic Center NTB is one of the many mosques in Lombok. Islamic Center NTB is considered a center of religious tourism and is located in Mataram City. Hubbul Wathan Islamic Center Mosque has the official name of Islamic Center Lombok. Having a very luxurious and large building, makes it a center of religious tourism for Muslims.

History of Islamic Center

Taken from detik.com Since the 1970s, Lombok has been known as the island of a thousand mosques because Lombok has around 9,000 mosques spread across cities and villages. Some of them are used as religious tourism locations. Because Indonesia is a country with a Muslim majority, of course Lombok is also one of the islands sought after when wanting to go on a religious tour.

The Hubbul Wathan Mosque was first built on March 9, 2010 and completed on December 15, 2013. After the construction process was completed, the mosque was inaugurated by the Governor of NTB who was then led by TGB. H.M. Zainul Majdi.

Since its opening in 2013, the Hubbul Wathan Mosque has quickly developed into a center for Islamic culture, religious tourism, spiritual activities, and an art market for Lombok residents and even for local and foreign tourists.

In 2014, the NTB Islamic Center became the main location for all Islamic study activities and Islamic history research in NTB. Over time, the NTB Islamic Center has not only become a place of worship, but also a place that is of interest to many tourists because of its unique architecture and magnificent building.

The NTB Islamic Center also has a 90-meter-high tower representing 99 Asma’ulHusna, this aims to maintain religious intellectual values ​​and traditional backgrounds.

The Attraction of the Islamic Center Mosque

The Beautiful Structure of the Mosque

Quoted from the site kontainerindonesia.co.id This mosque has four floors and an area of ​​36,000 square meters with a dominant color of white, yellow and tosca that envelops the splendor of the mosque. These colors support the splendor of this mosque. In addition, although built very magnificently, this mosque has its own characteristics.

The design of the main dome made with the theme of Batik Sasambo typical of NTB Province is one of the attractions of this mosque. The dome and tower of this mosque will shine with beautiful colors at night illuminating the center of Mataram City. Nearly 200 domestic and foreign visitors who are on vacation come to pray five times a day because of the beauty of this mosque.

Open to non-Muslims

Although the Islamic Center is a mosque, non-Muslim visitors are welcome to come and enjoy the atmosphere of this mosque. However, there are some rules that non-Muslim visitors must obey, usually non-Muslim visitors are required to wear clothes that cover their aurat, such as a robe. After that, visitors can go to the third floor, where there is a tourist area with various interesting information that can be accessed.

Complete Facilities for Visitors’ Comfort

The Islamic Center is equipped with various facilities for visitors’ comfort. Some of these facilities include a large parking area, a beautiful garden for relaxing, and an information center and a shop selling Lombok souvenirs. For visitors who want to worship, a place for ablution and a clean and comfortable prayer area are provided.

Religious and Educational Tourism Activities Exploring the Beauty and Majesty of the Lombok Islamic Center

According to the page lomboktourplus.com the Islamic Center not only functions as a place of worship, but also as a center for education and religious activities. Visitors can participate in various activities such as religious studies, Arabic language classes, and discussions on Islamic culture. This place is also often used as a location for holding major religious events, such as commemorating Islamic holidays and cultural festivals.

Of course, for non-Muslim tourists, this provides an opportunity for tourists to better understand the culture and religion of the Lombok people, as well as strengthen tolerance between religious communities.

Lombok is a very suitable place for you to visit when you want to go on a religious tour, especially for Muslims. This place is perfect for you who can learn more about religious history and love the religion you believe in more.